This function enables the user to submit the input file to LS-DYNA (solver) and automatically starts up the solver.
1. eta/DYNAFORM prompts the user to select the input file from the window as illustrated in Figure 3.8.1.
Figure 3.8.1 Select Input File window
The user can select the LSDYNA file or toggle on ALL FILES checkbox to list all files in the folder. Then, double click the left mouse button on the desired file or hit OK button to continue.
2. The SUBMIT DYNA dialog window, as illustrated in Figure 3.8.2 appears. The dialog window enables user to specify the memory and type of LS- DYNA solver, either Single or Double precision. The default memory is set as 256MB. User can assign different memory value according to model size.
OK LS-DYNA starts and begins to solve the selected input deck file.
BACK Returns to the SELECT INPUT DECK FILE window.
CANCEL Exits the function.
Figure 3.8.2 Define Memory dialog window
After the desired memory and solver type is setup, the user clicks OK to submit the previously selected calculation file directly to LS-DYNA solver. If the user does not define the solver in ANALYSIS SETUP dialog box, the program will pop up a Select Solver dialog box. Once the solver is selected, the program will submit the calculation file to LS-DYNA solver for calculation.